Travelling is interesting. From 7A to 9B we have already travelled in China, travelled abroad and travelled o .
Travelling to every part of the world gets easier, but the problem is how well we know and understand each other. Here's a simple test. Imagine you are p to hold a meeting at four o'clock. What time should you expect your foreign business friends to arrive? If they are Germans, they'll arrive on t
. If they are Americans, they'll probably be 15 minutes early. If they are Englishmen, they'll be 15 minutes l
, and you should allow up to an hour late for the Italians.
The British seemed to think since the English language was w used in the world, people would always understand what they do. H
, they were completely wrong. For example, the British are happy to have a business lunch and discuss business matters and have a drink during the meal. The Japanese p
not to work while eating. Lunch is a time for them to relax and get to know each other and they don't drink a
lunchtime. The Germans like to talk about business before dinner. The French like to eat first and talk a
. They have to be well fed and watered before they discuss a
. Wish you a good journey next time.